Holmes was matter-of-fact in his assessment. “Honestly, two normal corners,” he said flatly. “At one point, they were doing what they were supposed to do – intercept balls and keep opponents from catching the ball.”

Holmes said he views all cornerbacks the same way. “They've got to see me on the field Sunday, too,” he said.

Between them, Jammer and Cromartie have allowed 13 receptions while being targeted 25 times. Steelers starting cornerbacks William Gay and Ike Taylor have given up 27 catches in 42 passes aimed their direction.

Holmes, who made the game-winning catch with 35 seconds left in Pittsburgh's Super Bowl win over Arizona, has 15 receptions – third-most on the team – for 232 yards and one touchdown this season. But he also has dropped four passes, including one in the end zone in Week 2's 17-14 loss to Chicago.